Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Housing Development Actually Works: Zoning, Permits, and Politics Explained
You've heard "just build more houses" as the solution to the housing crisis. Sounds simple, right? Emma Reid breaks down why this isn't a supply prob…
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How Economic Data Actually Gets Collected (And Why It's Breaking Down)
What if the economic data we use to decide if we're in a recession is basically broken? In this episode, Emma Reid reveals how government surveys tha…
5 days, 5 hours ago
How Amazon Broke Its Own Customer-First Model
Amazon just made $47 billion from advertising while their retail business barely breaks even. Emma Reid breaks down how the world's most customer-obs…
5 days, 6 hours ago
How the UK Economy Really Works: From Industry to Finance
London makes 25% of Britain's money with just 13% of the people. That's not a typo. Emma Reid breaks down how the UK built one of the world's most lo…
5 days, 7 hours ago
How Workplace Professionalism Changed After 2020: What You Need to Know
Unprofessional workplace behavior is costing the US economy $2 billion every single day. That's not a typo. In this episode, Emma Reid breaks down ho…
5 days, 8 hours ago
How America's Disability Claims Surged 30% in Five Years
Here's your disability surge hitting American workers harder than anyone expected, and Emma Reid breaks down the shocking economics behind why 30% mo…
5 days, 9 hours ago
How Private Equity Actually Works: Fees, Returns, and Why Investors Keep Paying
Your pension fund just handed $50 billion to private equity firms last year, and they're probably losing money on it right now. In this episode, Emma…
5 days, 10 hours ago
How Online Piracy Works: The Technology Behind Torrents and File Sharing
Remember when Netflix killed piracy? For a few glorious years, it actually worked. But now torrents are back with a vengeance, and Emma Reid explains…
5 days, 11 hours ago
How the Bank of Mom and Dad Actually Works: A New Financial System
Your parents just became bankers, and they're changing how the entire economy works. Emma Reid breaks down the $240 billion financial system that nob…
5 days, 13 hours ago
How Buy Now Pay Later Really Works: The Hidden Costs Everyone Pays
That $20 jacket you bought with "buy now, pay later" just made everyone else's shopping more expensive. Emma Reid breaks down how BNPL companies are …
5 days, 14 hours ago